COMBO 2024: CROATIA AND SLOVENIA BY LAND AND SEA - from Zagreb to Split
COMBO 2024: CROATIA AND SLOVENIA BY LAND AND SEA - from Zagreb to Split
11 Days Starting in Zagreb, Croatia and ending in Split, Croatia
Visiting: Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet, Slano, Dubrovnik, Korcula Old Town, Makarska, Brač
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CE1T0421
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 45
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$2807
$2681 (USD)
Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$126
NB: Prices correct on 15-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Enjoy in tranquillity of the beautiful forests and lakes immersed in all shades of green.Experience colourful mountain sunsets. Take a dip in a clear blue sea and feel the slow path of Dalmatian way of living on our luxury cruise. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Unesco heritage sites: - Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian (1979) - Old City of Dubrovnik (1979) - Plitvice Lakes National Park (1979) Capital cities: Zagreb (Croatia), Ljubljana (Slovenia) Natural sites: Lake Bled National Parks: Mljet Islands: Hvar, Korcula, Mljet, Brac
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Wednesday: Zagreb; D
Location: Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Transfer on the day of the tour from Zagreb airport, or another hotel in Zagreb to the tour hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb/Zagreb area/.
Day 2 : Thursday: Zagreb – Ljubljana; B, D
Location: Zagreb, Ljubljana
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning sightseeing tour of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, gives you the opportunity to see the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical center, St Mark’s church with its multi-colored roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and the University. Departure to Ljubljana. Afternoon guided tour of Ljubljana, Slovenian capital where you will see the most significant sights of its old center: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Dinner and overnight in Ljubljana /Ljubljana area/.
Day 3 : Friday: Ljubljana - Bled – Plitvice; B, D
Location: Ljubljana, Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to Bled, small town in the Julian Alps that ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts. It’s like a setting for a classic fairy tale: immense natural beauty with mountains and forests surrounding an emerald glacial lake. Visit to the Bled Castle, which is the oldest in Slovenia. After Bled we are continuing our journey to Plitvice lakes area for overnight and dinner.
Day 4 : Saturday: Plitvice – Split; B, D
Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split
Accommodation: MS Adriatic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning walk around Plitvice lakes, this well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, natural beauty of the 16 crystal - blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls.
Departure to Split. Embark on Adriatic Paradise cruise. Dinner and overnight Split.
Day 5 : Sunday: Split – Hvar (Island Of Hvar) – Vela Luka (Island Of Korcula); B, D (Captains Dinner With Live Music )
Location: Split, Hvar, Korčula
Accommodation: MS Adriatic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is the day for enjoying the highlights of the central Dalmatian coast. After breakfast, hop over to the island of Hvar, known for the purple of its lavender, the red of its wines and the Venetian feel of its hotspot Hvar. Join an optional guided walking tour of Hvar* or explore on your own before taking a refreshing swim near Pakleni otoci, the wondrous neighboring islands. Finally, a short sail takes you to Vela Luka on Korčula Island, where you will arrive just in time for a relaxing late afternoon, a dinner and overnight stay.
*Hvar town – optional walking tour package
Day 6 : Monday: Vela Luka (Island Of Korcula) – Pomena (Island Of Mljet) – Slano; B, L
Location: Korčula, Mljet, Slano
Accommodation: MS Adriatic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Your captain will choose a secluded bay to hop in the sea and start the day. Surrounded in deep green forests which earned Korčula its name and fame, meditate upon the sound of crickets and silence as you immerse yourself in the essence of this region: the crystal blue sea. Then continue to another green island, this time Mljet. Join our optional excursion** to visit the national park itself, home of two salty lakes connected with the sea via a narrow canal. The bigger lake hides a charming islet in its center with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. Spend the evening in the small settlement of Slano on the mainland, once adored by Dubrovnik sea captains. Why becomes self-evident as soon as you take your first stroll along the waterfront.
**Optional: Mljet Island National Park
Day 7 : Tuesday: Slano – Dubrovnik; B, L
Location: Slano, Dubrovnik
Accommodation: MS Adriatic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In vicinity of Slano, the small town of Ston claims its fame for many things gourmand: strong wines, ancient salt production and succulent oysters and mussels. Our optional tour the Taste of Dalmatia highlights all these treasures, but you can also just relax in Slano before sailing out to Dubrovnik. Midway, a dip in the Adriatic gets you up and ready to join an optional guided tour* of Dubrovnik Old Town. Surrounded by immense city walls, as if in a universe of its own, the world-famous facades line up as you walk the same streets as the cast and crews of the Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Robin Hood. Enjoy an evening of romance, glitz and glam, as you will be staying in Dubrovnik overnight.
*Dubrovnik town tour with a one way coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town – optional walking tour package
**Optional excursion : Taste of Dalmatia
Day 8 : Wednesday: Dubrovnik – Korčula; B, L
Location: Dubrovnik, Korcula Old Town
Accommodation: MS Adriatic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The far south of Croatia holds many gems. Scattered between Dubrovnik and Korčula, the Elaphite archipelago is alluring for its pristine islands which were once an oasis for local seamen to build their ships and for captains to build their estates. Today, the Elaphites are praised for their quaint ambiance.
Stop for a swim before lunch on board en route to Korčula. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates. The alleged home of the world renowned traveler Marco Polo is bound to charm you whether you explore it on your own or in an optional walking tour*. Overnight in Korčula.
*Korcula town walking tour – optional walking tour package
Day 9 : Thursday: Korčula – Makarska; B, L
Location: Korcula Old Town, Makarska
Accommodation: MS Adriatic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is served on boat, navigating through the central dalmatian islands on one side and the high mountains of the mainland on the other. Enjoy a swim before your lunch and then spend the afternoon in the beautiful seaside town of Makarska, which is certainly one of the highlights of Dalmatia. The imposing mountain range of Biokovo Nature Park in the background offers a magnificent contrast to the coast with its fabulously beautiful turquoise blue beaches, all of which makes Makarska a true picture book destination, a paradise both for adventure travellers and those seeking a relaxing beach vacation. Strolling through the historic town center, past small romantic alleys and squares, you will discover many attractions worth seeing, and a small but interesting Sea shell Museum*. Overnight in Makarska.
*Optional – Sea shell museum
Day 10 : Friday: Makarska – Brač – Split; B, L
Location: Makarska, Brač, Split
Accommodation: MS Adriatic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is served over the stunning views of the playfully dispersed archipelago of islands and followed by a scenic sail , and even a refreshing dip along the way. Stop to visit the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’, the island of Brač. You’ve probably seen this ultra-quality limestone already, perhaps on the front of the White House in Washington DC or Bundestag in Berlin, but the optional tour* to the still-operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća brings a chance to learn more about shaping this stone for eternity. Continue your sail Split. Choose to explore Split on your own or join an optional walking tour* of Split’s famous Diocletian Palace. Built to house the Roman Emperor, the Palace grew into a city after Slavs ruined the nearby Roman town of Salona. With our local guide, discover the secrets of centuries past in what is today the vibrant core of Dalmatia’s largest city.
Overnight in Split.
*Stonemasonry School in Pucisca – optional walking tour package;
*Split walking tour – optional walking tour package;
Day 11 : Saturday: Split; B
Location: Split
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a farewell breakfast before saying goodbye your fellow travelers and crew and disembarking after breakfast by 9:00 AM.
Transfer to your Split hotel or Split airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
COACH TOUR: Hotel accommodation as per itinerary. CRUISE: Accommodation in a chosen category cabin (8 days/7 nights cruise).
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Airport Transfers at Destination
COACH TOUR: Arrival transfer from Zagreb airport or accommodation within Zagreb city area. CRUISE: Departure transfer to Split airport or accommodation within Split city area.
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Entrance Fees
COACH TOUR: Entrances to Plitvice lakes, Bled castle
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
CRUISE: Free Wi/Fi on board (public areas )
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Fully Guided
Experienced tour leader / cruise manager.
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Meals – Half Board
COACH TOUR: Hotel accommodation on Half Board basis (breakfast & dinner) as per itinerary. CRUISE: - Welcome drink and snack - Half board: breakfast buffet, lunch or dinner - Complimentary water all day long - Complimentary coffee/tea all day long - Complimentary fresh fruit all day long - Complimentary snack during the afternoon
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Sightseeing tours
SIGHTSEEING TOURS: Zagreb, Ljubljana, Plitvice lakes
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Towels change
Every second day (cruise).
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Bed linen change
Once a week (cruise).
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Gratuities or any other expense of personal nature
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Local Taxes
CRUISE: Taxes and fees, € 45,00 per person, to be paid on board in cash
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Entrance fee
CRUISE: Entrance to National park Mljet
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Drinks with Meals
CRUISE: - Beverages other than included (see above) - Beverages can be purchased in the bar only
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Beach towel hire
*Weekly package 1 beach towel per day (cruise): EUR 27,00 per person *Optional service rates are valid only when booked in advance.
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Excursions
**Optional excursions (available only on the spot) (Adriatic Paradise Cruise) Mljet Island National Park – including: guide, entrance fee Taste of Dalmatia – including: guide, transfer, wine tasting Biokovo sky walk – including : entrance fee, guide, transfer
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Optional walking tour package
*Optional Walking tour package – 92,00 € per person (Adriatic Paradise Cruise) Walking tour of Dubrovnik – including: guide, one way transfer Walking tour of Korcula – including: guide Walking tour of Split – including: guide Walking tour of Hvar – including: guide Pucisca Stonemasonry School – including: guide, entrance fee *Optional service rates are valid only when booked in advance.
Optional Extras
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Full Board supplement (per person per week)
Full Board supplement (per person per week)
Please Note
Passengers on board are obliged to abide by the ship rules, as captain is responsible for the safety of all passengers and the crew. Captain has the right to change the itinerary in case of bad weather or similar inappropriate conditions in ports to ensure safety on board
Mode of Transport
Coach and boat.
Accommodation
Hotel / a chosen category cabin.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Most travellers can participate.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4-star hotels.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Itinerary.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 Safety Measures Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff Social distancing enforced throughout experience Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas Gear/equipment sanitised between use Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised Face masks required for travellers during transport.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2001.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of elite travel charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 5 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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